Set in the beautiful Highland Perthshire region, this great Middle Distance race (1900m Swim, 90km Bike, 21km Run) takes in the cool, clear waters of Loch Tay, challenging roads over the shoulder of Schiehallion, a circumnavigation of the wild Loch Rannoch, and the grounds of the spectacular Taymouth Castle.

A real test in an amazing place – in short, THE classic Scottish triathlon.

Charity Partner

CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young

We are delighted once again to be working with CRY who will be our Event Charity Partner in 2018. They will deliver a drinks station on the Run Course and we will have collection buckets over the Race weekend, please give what you can to this wonderful charity. Their work towards preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families is critical.

Leaving Taymouth Marina, the Bike course takes athletes on a spectacular journey into the breath-taking Highland Perthshire Countryside. Heading towards Kinloch Rannoch across the shoulder of Schiehallion the route circumnavigates Loch Rannoch and re traces itself back over the climb out of Rannoch and back to T2 in the Kenmore Recreation Ground.

T1 (Taymouth Marina Watersports Centre) and T2 (Taymouth Castle) are very near each other – approx. 1km apart and easily walkable. Nice and easy!.

21km Run in the grounds of beautiful Taymouth Castle.

​The run course will take athletes on a multi lap course through the stunning grounds of Taymouth Castle. ​

Race HQ will be in at the Sports Pavilion in the grounds of Taymouth Castle, Kenmore village, located at the east end of Loch Tay, and around 10km from Aberfeldy on the A827.

Event car parking will be located at Taymouth Castle. Event Briefing will be at Kenmore Primary School, again in the grounds of Taymouth Castle, and c. 300m from Race HQ.

PLEASE NOTE: Race registration/sign-on is on Saturday 18th August – there will be no registration on race day itself.

The distanced between T1 and T2 is approx. 1000m. T1 and T2 will be open from 05:30 on Sunday morning to allow for Run Kit to be dropped into T2 and your bike racked into T1.

We recommend that athletes rack their bikes before 06:30 and note that both will close at 07:00.

Both transitions are security areas and only competitors wearing their number will be allowed access. Mount and dismount lines will be clearly marked.

There will be three cut-offs imposed at the race.

1:15hrs for the Swim section5:15hrs for the cumulative time for Swim + Bike8:30hrs at the finish line

Please read the athletes briefing, it is full of information such as race timings and course details etc and should provide answers to many of the questions you may have.

What’s included in the entry fee?

SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019

We’re delighted that Aberfeldy Triathlon will be hosting the Triathlon Scotland Scottish National Middle Distance Triathlon Championships again in 2019.

Scottish National Championship events comprise overall winners and age group category winners, giving members the chance to compete against their peers and win national titles from youth to classic.
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The Scottish Championship events also come with a £1,400 prize purse, with 1st / 2nd / 3rd placed male and female racers pocketing prizes of £400 / £200 / £100 (excludes youth, schools and team relay championships). To be eligible to win a national title you must be a member of Triathlon Scotland

Eligibility

To be eligible to win a Scottish Championship title and associated prize money, participants must have a valid Triathlon Scotland membership. BTF rule 15.5 states that participants must ensure that their membership (also known as a race licence) is valid no later than by 5pm 3 days prior to the championship e.g. 5pm Wednesday before a Sunday event.

Course Reconnaissance

You are permitted to swim in Loch Tay prior to race day, however you must be courteous and notify staff at the Taymouth Marina Water Sports Centre that you are going to swim. They may direct you to an area if other water sports are going on at that time.
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You are permitted to cycle the bike course or run the run course any time during the build up to the race. Please be aware that you are visiting an area of outstanding natural beauty and we ask you to respect that whether training or racing in Highland Perthshire. Please do not litter or abuse other road users during training or racing in the area.

Swim Safety

There will be substantial safety cover on the loch to guide and provide safety cover.

All competitors should please note: United Kingdom inland waters are not completely safe for swimming, although risks of disease are low and risks of serious infection are minute (we have NO concerns about Loch Tay, but do take your safety seriously). A swimmer who may be susceptible to infection through immune suppression, are advised not to enter the event if he or she is not in good health at the time of swimming.

Water Testing

Water quality testing will be carried out in the 4 weeks lead in to the event. Our final microbiological readings will be posted on www.aberfeldytriathlon.com the week prior to the event.

Medical Cover

Our Medical team is being lead by The Scottish Ambulance service. Onsite during the event will be Paramedics, Doctors and First Aiders all highly experienced at supplying the highest calibre of comprehensive medical cover at a range of sporting events.

Medical Conditions

We ask that all athletes show a sensible approach towards entering the event and if you feel at all unwell either prior, during or after the event you either withdraw and or seek assistance from the Medical Team.

Our Event accommodation partners:

Taymouth Marina

(www.taymouthmarina.com), a development of newly-refurbished one and two-bed apartments on the banks of Loch Tay, is a great self-catering option.

We are adventure friendly! A storage shed is available for bike or other equipment during you stay and we are in the perfect location for cycling, walking or hiking and the host site of the Aberfeldy Middle Distance Triathlon.

Our accommodation is self catering however our waterside restaurant is ope for a variety of breakfast, lunch and evening meals. Also, onsite is our Water sports centre and the Scottish Crannog Centre so why not bring the whole family along!

Also available is our 3 bedroom cottage on the shoreline of Loch Tay sleeping up to 8 people.
Fabulous food, amazing scenery and a warm welcome – what’s not to like?

If you would like to book for the Aberfeldy Middle Distance Triathlon, please phone 01887 830216 and advise you are entering the triathlon for our special rates.

Balnearn House

Balnearn House is a family-owned and run bed and breakfast set in the beautiful Tay valley in the heart of Highland Perthshire, one of the most scenic counties in Scotland. Balnearn is situated on the edge of town overlooking the Breadalbane Community Campus, making it the ideal base for your visit. Balnearn is a Victorian- style property set within its own private grounds, including an off-street private car park. There are 10 comfortable and inviting rooms, offering the facilities which you would expect as well as free WIFI access. We have a drying room for your use and a garage complete with racks for your bikes.

Enjoy a good book, game of chess or plan your next day’s activities in front of a roaring log fire in our spacious sitting room. Breakfasts are freshly prepared and served in our elegant dining room where you will be offered a selection of both cooked and lighter options, including our homemade granola or freshly made pancakes, giving you the perfect start to your day.

Now locally owned and run, after an extensive renovation programme we are delighted to open the doors of the Schiehallion Hotel and extend a warm welcome to our guests. We offer a range of spacious ensuite rooms furnished to a standard expected of 4-star accommodation. All our rooms include flat screen television, tea & coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi all to make your stay at the Schiehallion truly enjoyable.

The Schiehallion Chefs offer a traditional seasonal menu using the best fresh, local produce where our delicious meals are cooked to order for you and served daily until 9pm. Our lively Bistro and Bar atmosphere with regular live folk music, means the Schiehallion is the ideal base to explore the Aberfeldy area.

Moness Resort:
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Moness House hotel is a former shooting lodge dating back to 1758 and the oldest dwelling in Aberfeldy. Lovingly refurbished to retain the integrity of the original while introducing the essentials of modern day comfort, it is the ideal hotel and holiday resort to relax after time spent exploring this beautiful and unique part of Scotland.

The Hotel accommodation in this unique house been individually styled and offers a range of Deluxe and Superior rooms, graded according to size and location. All are furnished to an exceptional standard that will leave you feeling truly pampered.

Or choose to stay in one of our Perthshire holiday cottages and lodges. They range from traditional to beautiful four star cottages that make the perfect gathering place for a family break in Scotland.

Nestled on the edge of Loch Tay and originally the home farm to Taymouth Castle, now a family run 160 acre estate priding themselves on having some of the most luxurious self-catering accommodation Scotland has to offer.

We think you will agree that the stunning surroundings, luxury pet friendly accommodation with hot tubs & private gardens and the very best facilities, including Golf Course, Riding Stables, Courtyard Bar & Restaurant and Boat Hire, makes the Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course a very special place to stay.

We are looking forward to delivering the British Championships in 2019.

British Championship events represent the top level of competition in the UK giving triathletes the best opportunity to race to their full potential in the chase for British Championships titles in their Age-Group category.

At these events Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded in each age group competing, to athletes who have a valid home nations membership.

Eligibility

The details of the Eligibility Rules can be found at British Triathlon Competition Rules. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they understand these rules, and to ensure their membership is valid no later than 5pm, 3 working days prior to the championship event they wish to compete in i.e. 5pm Wednesday before a Sunday event.

Home Nation Association members must bring their valid membership card with them to the championship event they are competing in.

Volunteers & Marshalls

No event like this can run smoothly without the help of many stewards and marshals. If you have friends or family that will be supporting you at the event, why not ask them if they would be willing to give up a couple of hours to volunteer.

All marshals will receive an event memento, food & drink. If you would like further information about becoming a race volunteer please contact our volunteer coordinator at info@durtyevents.com

You do not require any previous experience or knowledge of triathlon to become a race volunteer; any training required will be given on, or prior to race day.

Terms & Conditions

Please click here for details of the full Terms & Conditions associated with event entry, including refund, cancellation, withdrawal and transfer policies.

Entries are not transferable. Photographic ID may be requested at race registration.

Entrants wishing to withdraw must inform the organiser by email. Entry fees will be refunded or transferred as follows; up to (1 month prior to race date) 75% refund (less any Entry Central or SI fees), up to (2 weeks prior to race date) 50% refund (less any Entry Central or SI fees). After (2 weeks prior to race date) – no refund.

If the event is cancelled for reasons beyond the organiser’s control, (e.g. adverse weather conditions, major incident etc.) the organisers will make every reasonable attempt to reschedule the event. Original entrants will have their entry automatically transferred unless they advise Durty Events that they do not wish to transfer to the rescheduled event in writing (email to info@durtyevents.com) within 7 days of the original event date.

In the event of cancellation, original entrants may, at the sole discretion of Durty Events be offered an entry transfer of equivalent value to an alternative event in the companies’ portfolio.

In all cases, Durty Events reserves the right to charge a small administration fee (typically £5) to cover costs associated with card repayments and refund administration time.

No refunds will be granted after one month has passed from the event date.

Changes to entry details, and transfer of the entry to other events in the Durty Events portfolio may be possible with the permission of the organiser. There will be a small admin fee for this service, payable in advance. Please see the full Terms & Conditions for details.